Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Thanks to the implementation of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, over 1,500 buses and trams will be delivered to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation this year through the Ministry of Transport. In 2025, regions will purchase public transport rolling stock through subsidized, federally funded leasing programs for JSC GTLK and through comprehensive urban electric transport development projects under a concession model.
"Public transport is becoming an increasingly popular means of transportation every year. People choose it as faster and more economical. Systematic work is underway to improve public transportation, not only in large metropolitan areas but also in medium-sized and small towns and rural areas. A Transport Strategy has been developed and approved, under which approximately 33,000 units of new public transport are planned for delivery to Russian regions over the next six years. This year, under the national project "Infrastructure for Life," the Russian Ministry of Transport is expected to deliver more than 1,500 vehicles to the regions—over 1,400 buses and 139 trams. 24.1 billion rubles have been allocated from the federal budget for these purposes," said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
Upgrading public transport rolling stock helps reduce traffic congestion, improves mobility, and generally enhances people's quality of life. Thanks to federal support, regional carriers have the opportunity to lease new, comfortable, and environmentally friendly vehicles at a significant discount.
"All rolling stock supplied to the regions under the national project is well-operated, spacious, and roomy. It's important that public transport is not only convenient but also ensures safe and efficient travel throughout the city, as time is the most valuable human resource. By 2030, the share of the public transport fleet that is no older than the standard service life should be at least 85%. This year, this figure is expected to reach 61.7%," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.
Thus, 39 MiniN trams were delivered to the Nizhny Novgorod region's capital this year as part of the development of urban electric transport, with another 30 expected to arrive by the end of the year. The trams are manufactured in the city of Vorsma in the Nizhny Novgorod region, where a joint Russian-Belarusian venture was established in 2022. The trams are designed to meet the needs of all categories of passengers, including those with disabilities.
The Kurgan Region is also actively working to upgrade its public transportation fleet, utilizing both federal and regional funds. This year, the region will receive 40 buses, which will operate in Kurgan. The first batch of seven vehicles has already arrived. The new KavZ and SimAZ buses will be deployed on routes serving areas with the highest passenger traffic and on routes undergoing complex development.
New public transport will also be available in the Orenburg Region thanks to preferential leasing from JSC GTLK. By the end of the year, 80 medium-class SimAZ buses are scheduled to be delivered to Orenburg, 15 of which have already been accepted by the city. Another 65 medium-class SimAZ buses will arrive in the regional capital by the end of November.
Active work to upgrade public transportation in Russian cities began five years ago as part of the "Safe, High-Quality Roads" national project. Between 2020 and 2024, 16,300 vehicles were upgraded, including 13,700 buses, trolleybuses, trams, and electric buses, funded by the Russian Ministry of Transport.
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